Morning opening: Another round of Russian attacks on Ukraine
Jakub Krupa
Ukraine’s foreign ministry reported at least a dozen injured in 42 Russian drone attacks overnight, hours after the two countries agreed to meet for further peace talks in Istanbul on Wednesday.
Residents inspect a damaged car at the site of the Russian drone strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Odesa, Ukraine. Photograph: Nina Liashonok/Reuters
Some of the attacks involved an apartment building in Kramatorsk, and sites in Sloviansk, Sumy, and Odesa. “Another night of Russian terror,” the ministry said.
“Russia must be stopped with stronger pressure and tougher sanctions. Without decisive action, the attacks on civilians will only continue.”
Elsewhere, EU ministers meet in Copenhagen to talk about the bloc’s migration and asylum policy, and another heatwave hits south-eastern Europe with temperatures in Greece expected to rise to 43 Celsius.
I will bring you all key updates from across Europe today.
It’s Tuesday, 22 July 2025, it’s Jakub Krupa here, and this is Europe Live.
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Former defence minister Umerov to lead Ukraine’s team for talks with Russia
Former defence minister Rustem Umerov will lead Ukraine’s team for tomorrow’s peace talks with Russia, the country’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Ukrainian defence minister Rustem Umerov (C) and deputy foreign minister Sergiy Kyslytsya (front, R) leave after attending the second round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks at the Ciragan Palace in Istanbul, Turkey last month. Photograph: Burak Kara/Getty Images
Umerov, who was moved to lead the National Security and Defence Council as part of a broader government reshuffle, met with Zelenskyy to discuss the key aims for the negotiations.
He will be joined for talks by representatives of Ukrainian intelligence, the country’s foreign ministry, and the presidential office.
Zelenskyy said:
“Our position is as transparent as possible. Ukraine never wanted this war, and it is Russia that must end the war that it itself started.”
ShareRussia expands list of sanctioned EU officials
Meanwhile, the Russian foreign ministry said it has “significantly expanded” the list of sanctioned EU officials who will be banned from entering Russia, without declaring the names of those affected.
It said the move was in response to the new EU sanctions, the latest round of which was adopted last Friday, Reuters reported.
ShareMorning opening: Another round of Russian attacks on UkraineJakub Krupa
Ukraine’s foreign ministry reported at least a dozen injured in 42 Russian drone attacks overnight, hours after the two countries agreed to meet for further peace talks in Istanbul on Wednesday.
Residents inspect a damaged car at the site of the Russian drone strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Odesa, Ukraine. Photograph: Nina Liashonok/Reuters
Some of the attacks involved an apartment building in Kramatorsk, and sites in Sloviansk, Sumy, and Odesa. “Another night of Russian terror,” the ministry said.
“Russia must be stopped with stronger pressure and tougher sanctions. Without decisive action, the attacks on civilians will only continue.”
Elsewhere, EU ministers meet in Copenhagen to talk about the bloc’s migration and asylum policy, and another heatwave hits south-eastern Europe with temperatures in Greece expected to rise to 43 Celsius.
I will bring you all key updates from across Europe today.
It’s Tuesday, 22 July 2025, it’s Jakub Krupa here, and this is Europe Live.
Good morning.